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WHA

HAT IS IS REVIVE EVIVE CIVIL IVILIT ITY?

• An initiative of the NICD (National Institute

for Civil Discourse)

• Effort to restore and call for civility in

communities by creating opportunities to practice honest and civil discourse.

• To influence politicians and media to engage

in civil discourse.

• Focus on 4 states: Ohio, Maine, Iowa and

Arizona

WHO

HO IS IS INV NVOL OLVED?

The National Institute for Civil Discourse is a nonpartisan center for advocacy, research and policy.

UC Berkley Center on Civility & Democratic Engagement University of Virginia Center for Politics Harvard Graduate School

• f Education’s The Good

Project American Psychological Association American Bar Association – Section of Dispute Resolution League of Woman Voters

• f the United States

Mayor of Birmingham Mayor of Sacramento Mayor of Austin Mayor of Boston Mayor of Akron

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HAT DOE OES THE HE DAT ATA SAY AY?

93% Civility Problem 84% Experienced Incivility Generation Z 61% Experience at school 59% Training in schools

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REVIVE

EVIVE CIVIL IVILIT ITY HELP ELPS

By changing our Civil Discourse, we...

• Understand and are understood by others;
• Build relationships;
• Uncover multiple perspectives rather than

become entrenched in either/or thinking;

• Collectively improve the critical and creative

thinking skills of participants;

• Move beyond taking sides and instead

working collaboratively to uncover real solutions to problems; and

• Let go of the “us versus them” mentality.

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HOW

OW?

Take the Civility Pledge

• 1. Seek out a variety of reliable news sources with

different perspectives in order to learn more about the forces that divide–and also unite–our country.

• 2. Listen Respectfully to people who have views different

than my own, be mindful to avoid stereotyping and not use language that is insulting or derogatory.

• 3. Encourage and support efforts to bring people to

different points of views together in our community to have civil and respectful conservations.

• 4. Invite other people to join in the Initiative to Revive

Civility and get involved in helping to connect people across political divisions. www.revivecivility.org

HOW

OW?

Hold a Revive Civility Conversation

• 1. One on One with another person: Arrange a time

to have a conversation with someone who you think has different political views than you.

• 2. In a small group: Ask a group you are a member
• f to have a conversation on civility at a regular

meeting.

• 3. Hold a community conversation: Get two or more
• rganizations to come together and host a

conversation that brings together people from several different segments of the community to listen across differences.

HOW

OW?

Hold a Revive Civility Conversation

• 1. Training and Skills Building: Host a 1-2 hour training

for people who want to learn more about listening and

• ther skills needed to effectively promote civility

(guide provided by NICD)

• 2. Text, Talk and Revive Civility: Build skills that enhance

civil discourse, listening skills and tolerance of other points of view through the use of a fun and engaging text messaging platform. Popular with middle, high school and college students.

HOW

OW?

Foster Civility on Social Media

• 1. Check for accuracy when sharing a post. Make sure the

story is true and accurate

• 2. Avoid insults and name calling. Helpful tip; never say

anything on social media that you would not feel comfortable saying to someone in person.

• 3. Step back. If you see something on social media that

upsets you. Do not immediately respond.

• 4. Spread respect by sharing information about the role of

civility in promoting constructive conversations.

FIR

IRST STE TEP…

Members of Council can help support this initiative by making Upper Arlington a Revive Civility Community On August 27, we ask City Council to issue a Resolution of Support, leading the community in a Revive Civility Pledge through words and actions, that renews your efforts to uphold the principles of civility and maintain civil discourse in all matters.

WAY

AYS TO TO PAR ARTICIPATE

• Take the pledge at www.revivecivility.org
• Stop by the City’s tent at the Labor Day Arts

Festival to learn more and take the pledge there

• Host conversations, large or small
• Attend and Participate with other community

members at The Big Table event on August 29, hosted by a number of organizations in Upper Arlington

• Foster Civility on Social Media

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ARTICIPATING

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RGANIZATIONS

• City of Upper Arlington
• UA Library
• Leadership UA
• EQUAL UA
• 2 UAHS classes